EOS Digital 5D

When you want unmatched clarity and precision shooting from a digital SLR, Canon’s EOS 5D gives you just what you’re aiming for – and more. This latest addition to the EOS lineup has the superior imaging, fast response, and elegant design to serve the needs and interests of serious enthusiasts as well as professionals.

Premier performance and convenient features start with a remarkable 12.8-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, refined DIGIC II imaging engine, and responsive 3fps continuous shooting. Distinct advantages like highly customizable settings, direct printing, and wireless/wired LAN compatibility prove that Canon continues to earn its reputation for reliability and comfort.

Specifications
Type

Type Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
Recording medium Type I or II CF card *Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and larger CF cards
Image sensor size 35.8 x 23.9mm

Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)
Lens mount Canon EF mount
Imaging Element

Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels Effective pixels: Approx. 12.80 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 13.30 megapixels
Aspect ratio 3:2
Color filter system RGB primary color filter
Low-pass filter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Recording System

Recording format Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image type JPEG, RAW (12bit, Canon original)
RAW+ JPEG
simultaneous recording Provided
File size (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.6MB (4368 x 2912 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 2.3MB (4368 x 2912 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.7MB (3168 x 2112 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.4MB (3168 x 2112 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.0MB (2496 x 1664 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.0MB (2496 x 1664 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 12.9MB (4368 x 2912 pixels)
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.

Folder setting Folder creation/selection enabled
File numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
Color space sRGB or Adobe RGB
Picture Style Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1, 2, 3
Interface Hi-Speed USB (Print/PTP / PC connect. selectable)
Video output (NTSC/PAL)
White Balance

Settings Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting
Auto white balance Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Color temperature compensation White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
* Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible
Color temperature information transmission Provided
Viewfinder

Type Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 96%
Magnification Approx. 0.71x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint Approx. 20 mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in dioptric adjustment –3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (diopter)
Focusing screen Interchangeable (two types optional), Ee-A (Precision Matte) focusing screen provided
Mirror Quick-return half mirror
(Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), white balance correction, maximum burst, CF card information
Depth-of-field preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus

Type TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection)
AF points 9 plus 6 Assist AF points
Metering range EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20°C/68°F, ISO 100)
Focus modes One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF point selection Auto, manual
Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
AF-assist beam Emitted by the dedicated external Speedlite
Exposure Control

Metering modes 35-zone TTL full aperture metering
• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
• Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder at center)
• Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder at center)
• Center-weighted Average Metering

Metering range EV 1-20 (at 20°C/68°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control Full auto, program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO speed range Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200.Full auto: ISO 100-400 set automatically
Exposure compensation Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes
Shutter

Type Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds 1/8000 to 30 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer 10-sec. delay
Remote control Remote control with N3 type terminal
External Speedlite

EOS-dedicated Speedlite E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
Flash exposure
compensation ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.
FE lock Provided
PC terminal Provided
Zooming to match
lens focal length Provided
Drive System

Drive modes Single, continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec.)
Continuous Max. 3 shots per sec.
Max. burst JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 60, RAW: Approx. 17
* With a Canon 512MB CF card.
* Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, CF card, etc.
LCD Monitor

Type TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size 2.5 in
Dots Approx. 230,000
Coverage 100% with respect to the effective pixels
Brightness adjustment Five levels provided
Interface languages 15
Image Playback

Image display format Single image, shooting information, 9-image index, magnified view (Approx. 1.5x - 10x), autoplay, image rotation, and Jump (by 10 or 100 images, by date, by folder)
Highlight warning In the shooting information mode, any overexposed highlight areas with no image information will blink.
Histogram Brightness, RGB
AF point display Enabled
Image Protection and Erase

Protect Single images can be erase-protected or not.
Erase One image or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images).
Direct Printing

Compatible printers CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images JPEG images (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature Provided
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

DPOF Version 1.1 compatible
Customization

Camera setting registration Under Mode Dial’s < C > setting
Custom Functions 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings
Power Source

Battery One Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512.
* AC power can also be supplied with the DC Coupler.
* With Battery Grip BG-E4, size-AA batteries can be used.
Battery life At 20°C / 68°F: Approx. 800 shots
At 0°C / 32°F: Approx. 400 shots
* The above figures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used.
Battery check Automatic
Power saving Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min.
Date/Time battery One CR2016 lithium battery
Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D) 152 x 113 x 75 mm / 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in.
Weight Approx. 810g / 28.6 oz. (body only)
Operation Environment


Working temperature range 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity 85% or less